Piassava Fibre.; Past Experiences.

THE Attalea funifera, commonly called piassava, and yielding the well-known fibre used for brooms, brushes, , as well as the coquilho nut, used in the manufacture of beads, buttons, cigar and cigarette holders, , is found in a wild state in many coastal sections of Bahia. View Full Article in Timesmachine »

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